Samsung HT-J4500 User Manual

Samsung HT-J4500 User Manual

5.1ch blu-ray home entertainment system
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HT-J4500

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5.1CH Blu-ray™
Home Entertainment System
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    HT-J4500 User manual 5.1CH Blu-ray™ Home Entertainment System imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register This Nanum Gothic Eco font is provided by NAVER.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information This symbol indicates that high voltage CAUTION is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN internal part of this product. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO This symbol indicates that important NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK).
  • Page 3 Do not allow children to hang on the product. Connecting this equipment to an outlet that is on a different circuit than the one the receiver is connected Store the accessories (battery, etc.) in a location safely out of the reach of children. Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV Do not install the product in an unstable location such technician for help.
  • Page 4 Safety Information Do not install near any heat sources such as A responsible adult should frequently check on radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus children who are using the 3D function. (including AV receivers) that produce heat. If there are any reports of tired eyes, headaches, dizziness, or nausea, have the child stop viewing 3D Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized TV and rest.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED NETWORK SERVICES Accessories 30 Using BD-LIVE™ Speaker Components 30 Using DLNA Front Panel 30 Apps Rear Panel 31 Using Opera TV Store Remote Control APPENDIX CONNECTIONS 33 Additional Information Connecting the Speakers 34 Disk and Format Compatibility 10 Connecting to a Network Router 39 Troubleshooting 11 Connecting to a TV and External Devices...
  • Page 6: Parts List

    Getting Started Check the box for the accessories and speaker components listed or shown below. Accessories Remote Control (AH59-02533A) User Manual (AH68-02811A) Batteries (AAA size) (4301-000116) Power Cable (3903-000598) FM Antenna (AH42-00021A) Speaker Components Center Front x 2 Surround x 2 Subwoofer Speaker Cable - English...
  • Page 7: Front Panel

    MIC 1 5V 0.5A MIC 1 MIC 2 MIC 1 MIC 2 5V 0.5A MIC 1 MIC 2 5V 0.5A MIC 1 MIC 2 5V 0.5A MIC 1 MIC 2 Front Panel DISPLAY ICONS FUNCTION STOP PLAY/PAUSE VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE POWER CONTROL DISPLAY 5V 0.5A...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    Getting Started Remote Control Tour of the Remote Control Press to select Home Theater's Turn the product on and off. mode. (BD/DVD, D. IN, AUX, FUNCTION etc.). To open and close the disc tray. VOLUME MUTE Adjust the volume. Cut off the sound temporarily. Press numeric buttons to operate options.
  • Page 9: Connections

    Connections This section describes various methods of connecting the product to other external components. Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord. Connecting the Speakers Position of the product Place it on a stand or cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
  • Page 10: Speaker Cable Connections

    Your router or your Internet Service Provider's policies may prevent the product from accessing ✎ Samsung's software update server. If this occurs, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for more information. Try to use the CAT 7 cable to connect.
  • Page 11: Connecting To A Tv And External Devices

    Connecting to a TV and External Devices SURROUND SURROUND White Method 1 Method 2 External Devices AUDIO OUT OPTICAL OUT HDMI IN (ARC) Connecting to a TV Connect an HDMI cable (not supplied) from the HDMI OUT jack on the back of the product to the HDMI IN jack on your TV.
  • Page 12: Settings

    Settings 4:3 Pan-Scan - For older, standard screen, The Initial Settings Procedure analog TVs. Displays 4:3 pictures in full screen and 16:9 pictures in Pan-Scan format that fills The Home menu will not appear if you do not the screen, but cuts off the left and right sides configure the initial settings.
  • Page 13: The Home Screen At A Glance

    ✎ 6 Change Device product to an Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)-compliant Samsung TV and 1.) You have set the Anynet+ Displays a list of external devices connected to the (HDMI-CEC) feature to On in both the TV main unit. Switch to the desired device.
  • Page 14: Settings Menu Functions

    When you connect a Samsung product Button : Press to exit the current EXIT and a Samsung TV with BD Wise to each other menu. via HDMI, and BD Wise is on in both the product and TV, the product outputs video at the video Detailed Function Information resolution and frame rate of the Blu-ray/DVD Disc.
  • Page 15 HDMI Color Format Audio Return Channel Lets you set the color space format for the HDMI Lets you direct the sound from the TV to the output to match the capabilities of the connected Home Theater speakers. Requires an HDMI device (TV, monitor, etc).
  • Page 16 Anynet+ feature and lets you Software Upgrade control those products with one Samsung TV remote. To operate this function, you must For more information about this function, see connect this product to an Anynet+ Samsung TV page 19. using an HDMI cable. - English...
  • Page 17: Presetting Stations

    Presetting Stations Contact Samsung Example : Presetting FM 89.10 into memory. Provides contact information for assistance with Press the button to select FM. FUNCTION your product. Press the button to scroll TUNING DOWN Terms of Service Agreement the FM frequencies, and then select <89.10>.
  • Page 18: Network Setup

    Settings If you don't press any buttons while recording, ✎ Press the + button on the Internet Protocol the screen saver will be enabled. Setup menu. Use $% button to select Auto, and then press Sound effects, such as DSP, EQ, etc., are not ✎...
  • Page 19: Upgrading Software

    Samsung Electronics takes no legal responsibility for product malfunction Left click your product's model number in the caused by an unstable Internet connection drop down list.
  • Page 20: Setting Up Dlna

    Settings Unzip the zip archive to your computer. You Setting Up DLNA should have a single folder with the same name as the zip file. DLNA lets you play music, video, and photo files stored in your PC through your home theater. Copy the folder to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 21: Playing Content

    Playing Content Your home theater can play content located on Press the ^ button to close the disc tray. Blu-ray/DVD/CD discs, USB devices, PCs, smart Playback starts automatically. phones, tablets, and in Apps. If playback does not start automatically, press To play content located on your PC or a mobile the 6 button on the remote.
  • Page 22: Playing Files On A Usb Device

    Playing Content A screen appears listing the contents of the If necessary, use the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to select disc. Depending on how the contents are a folder, and then press the v button. arranged, you will see either folders, individual Select a file to view or play, and then press the files, or both.
  • Page 23: Controlling Video Playback

    Controlling Video Playback 2 Using the disc menu, title menu, popup menu, and title list You can control the playback of video content located on a Blu-ray/DVD disc, USB device, mobile DISC MENU FUNCTION device, or PC. Depending on the disc or contents, VOLUME MUTE During playback, press this button to display the...
  • Page 24 Playing Content Using the TOOLS Menu Menu selections that appear only when a BD/DVD disc plays During playback, press the button. TOOLS Title Chapter If there is more than one title on a disk or device, Lets you move to a chapter that you want to lets you move to or select a desired title.
  • Page 25: Playing A Pre-Recorded Commercial Audio Disc

    Creating a Video Playlist Buttons on the Remote Control used for FUNCTION Music Playback You can create a playlist of video files in nearly the VOLUME MUTE same way you create a playlist of music files. See page 26 for instructions. Select video files instead of music files.
  • Page 26 Playing Content Creating a Music Playlist Ripping If you are playing music from a commercial CD Insert a USB device into the USB jack on the or DVD, press the 5 or button. The front of the product. RETURN Music List Screen appears. If you are creating With the Playback screen displayed, use the a playlist from music on a user created disk or ▲▼...
  • Page 27: Playing Photo Content

    Playing Photo Content Using Bluetooth You can play photo content located on a DVD, USB, You can use a Bluetooth device to enjoy music with mobile device, or PC. high quality stereo sound, all without wires! Using the Tools Menu Pairing distance : max.
  • Page 28 Playing Content - If the Bluetooth device is turned off, not in To Connect the Home Theater to a Bluetooth place, or malfunctions. Device Note that such devices as microwave ovens, wireless LAN adapters, fluorescent lights, and gas stoves use the same frequency range as the Bluetooth device, and can cause electric interference.
  • Page 29: Using The Special Effects Remote Control Buttons

    Use TV SOUND: Using the Bluetooth Quick Start Ğ 1) When you want to listen to the TV's audio When the home theater is turned off, connecting through the home theater speakers. your smart device to the product via a Bluetooth 2) When you want to listen to the audio connection can turn the home theater on.
  • Page 30: Network Services

    Network Services Using BD-LIVE™ Using DLNA DLNA lets you access and play files located on Connect the product to your network. your PC through your home theater. (See page 10) Follow the directions in the DLNA user's guide to set up DLNA on your PC and to tag folders and Configure the network settings.
  • Page 31: Using Apps

    Some apps require you to create an account before Apps that the home theater displays on you can use them. Although you can create an the Home page are marked with a check. account for most of these apps through your home Deselect apps you want to remove from the theater, it is easier and quicker to create an account Home screen by highlighting each app, and...
  • Page 32 Network Services Selecting Apps by Category To make searching for apps easier, you can view apps by categories such as New, Popular, All, Games, Music, etc. To select a category, use the ▲ button on your remote to move the highlight to the top of the screen.
  • Page 33: Appendix

    Depending on the disc type, some aspect ratios does not support CEC. may not be available. If your Samsung TV has an Anynet+ logo, then it If you select an aspect ratio and option which is supports the Anynet+ function.
  • Page 34: Disk And Format Compatibility

    Appendix HDMI audio Playing Content When HDMI audio is output to the TV speakers, it Using the TOOLS button while playing pictures is automatically down-mixed to 2 channels. If the home theater is connected to a BD Wise compliant TV that has BD Wise On, the Picture Audio Return Channel Settings menu will not appear.
  • Page 35 Both products and discs are coded by region. These product. regional codes must match for a disc to play. If the codes Samsung cannot guarantee that this product ✎ do not match, the disc will not play. will play every disc bearing the Blu-ray Disc,...
  • Page 36: Supported Formats

    If playback from a USB HDD is unstable, provide additional power by plugging the HDD into a wall socket. If the problem continues, contact the USB HDD manufacturer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any data file damage or data loss. - English...
  • Page 37 Video File Support File Extension Container Video Codec Audio Codec Resolution MP4v3 MP3, Dolby Digital, DTS, *.avi WMA, PCM H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP *.mkv MP3, Dolby Digital, DTS H.264 BP/MP/HP VC-1 AP *.wmv (wmv9) 1920x1080 VC-1 SM MP4 (mp4v) *.mp4 H.264 BP/MP/HP MPEG1 MP1, 2...
  • Page 38 Appendix Digital Output Selections Bitstream Bitstream Bitstream Setup (Re-encoded (Unprocessed) (Re-encoded DTS) Dolby D) Connection HDMI supported AV receiver Up to PCM 7.1ch Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Plus Audio Dolby TrueHD Dolby TrueHD Re-encoded Stream on DTS re-encoded Dolby Digital * Up to PCM 5.1ch...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the table below when this product does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the product, disconnect the power cord, and contact Samsung Electronics at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Symptom...
  • Page 40 Appendix Symptom Check/Remedy Is there "Dolby Digital 5.1 CH" mark on the disc? Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Surround Dolby Digital 5.1 CH Sound is produced only if the disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound. Surround Sound is not produced. Is the audio language correctly set to Dolby Digital 5.1-CH in the information display? Are you operating the remote within its operational range and within the proper...
  • Page 41 We will provide you with the amount of the administration fee before we make a home visit or begin any work on your product. We recommend you read this manually thoroughly, search for a solution on line at www.samsung.com, or contact Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864) before seeking to repair your product.
  • Page 42: Specifications

    For the power supply and Power Consumption, refer to the label attached to the product. ✎ Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. ✎ To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect or call, (877) 278 - 0799 - English...
  • Page 43: Licenses

    Licenses Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS-HD Master Audio | Essential is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 44 Transportation of the product to and from the service center is the responsibility of the purchaser. SAMSUNG will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. All replaced parts and products become the property of SAMSUNG and must be returned to SAMSUNG.
  • Page 45 © 2015 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE Samsung Electronics America, Inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG www.samsung.com/us/ IN THE US 85 Challenger Road (1-800-726-7864) support Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 AH68-02811A-00 AH68-02811A-00...

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